Designed to provide education about genetic risks and tests, and to help people utilize genetic advances to maximize their health and the health of their families.
Why seek Genetic Counseling?
For over thirty years, genetic research has uncovered critical information that has allowed advancements in medicine to enhance heath.
Genetic counselors translate this scientific knowledge into practical information, helping individuals and families make informed healthcare choices.
Genetic counselors assess the actual risk of disease based on detailed family history and offer options related to testing, prevention, and other medical surveillance or intervention.
People seek genetic counseling for a variety of reasons including:
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•to assess risk for certain birth defects or diseases such as cystic fibrosis, Tay Sachs, or Down syndrome.
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•to determine the risk related to diseases like cancer or diabetes that can run in families.
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•to evaluate gamete donors prior to donation
Amy Vance has been a genetic counselor in the Bay Area since 1991. She has a masters degree in Genetic Counseling and is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counseling and is an officer in the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Bay Area Genetic Counseling
Services include:
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•family history risk assessment for gamete donors
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•preconception counseling
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•pre-IVF family risk assessment
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•comprehensive cancer risk counseling and assessment
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• screening for common diseases and ethnicity-based screening
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•prenatal genetic counseling
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•bilingual English/Spanish
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415.453.4384
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amy@bayareagc.com
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